Definition
Welan Gum is a gum produced by the fermentation of Alcaligenes
Cosmetic roles
Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGHolds powders togetherBINDINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharides as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ウェランガム: 本品は、Alcaligenes属の細菌を培養して得られるガムである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
WELAN GUMINCI웰란검Korean label name (MFDS standard)ウェランガムJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 96949-22-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID201026396
Measured properties
- Appearance
- solid
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
Related literature
Linked databases 11
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- Wikidata
- Wikipedia · English